October 2012

There is no shortage of talent as Cape Breton University’s Boardmore Theatre takes the stage for its 42nd captivating season of plays. This year will kick-off with Exit The King, the story of the single-minded and cantankerous King Berenger and the denial of his impending death, written by Eugene Ionesco. The show will run from October More »

Official enrolment numbers reported to the Atlantic Association of Universities for the 2012-13 academic year show very positive results for Cape Breton University (CBU). According to President and Vice-Chancellor, John Harker, there are several encouraging and consistent indicators that speak to both growth and stability. “We continue to recruit in a highly competitive environment and More »

In recognition of Co-op Week and the International Year of Co-operatives, the Beaton Institute, Cape Breton’s regional archives, is launching an online photo exhibit and a guide to its archival materials on co-operative housing and co-operative leaders such as Father Jimmy Tompkins, Father Moses Coady, Mary Arnold and Alexander Laidlaw. According to Catherine Arseneau, manager More »

With its focus on sustaining culture, Cape Breton University (CBU) is fittingly bestowing honour on one of Cape Breton’s Celtic culturists. CBU is recognizing Eveline (Dunbar) MacLeod with a Doctor of Letters, honoris causa, during a special convocation ceremony being held at the Gaelic College on Saturday, October 13. MacLeod is a well-respected member of More »

Do you own a small business? Do you have a business idea for Cape Breton? Staff from CBU’s Small Business Development Centre will be at the library to present a series of films and talks to help you start, or expand your business. Tues. Feb. 19th ▪ 7pm Marketing & Strategy Tues. More »